In 2025, approximately 280,000 jobs were created, restored, and put into operation in Tajikistan, although only about a quarter of them are permanent. This was announced by the Minister of Labor, Migration and Employment of the Population, Ms. Soleha Kholmuhammadzoda, at a news conference summarizing the ministry’s performance.
Citing data from the Agency for Statistics under the President of Tajikistan, the minister noted that 74,000 jobs, or 26.2% of the total, are classified as permanent. Around 50,000 temporary jobs and 152,200 seasonal jobs were created, with seasonal employment accounting for more than half of all new positions.
According to Kholmuhammadzoda, this employment structure indicates the continued dependence of the labor market on seasonal and temporary work, primarily in agriculture and the service sector.
At the same time, a significant number of jobs were created through state support for entrepreneurial initiatives among unemployed citizens. Financial assistance was provided to establish production activities, trade, and service provision, contributing to the development of self-employment and the creation of new income sources.
In addition, 2025 saw increased demand for labor in industry, construction, and tourism. These sectors were identified as priorities in assessing employers’ needs and developing vocational training programs.
“Today, domestic companies are offering jobs with wage levels comparable to those abroad,” the minister said.
She emphasized that despite positive trends, increasing the share of stable and permanent jobs remains one of the key objectives of the government’s employment policy.
During the reporting period, employment authorities held 929 job fairs involving more than 10,000 enterprises and organizations. Employers submitted over 15,000 vacancies, which were offered to unemployed citizens.
According to official data, implementation of the State Program for Promoting Employment of the Population of the Republic of Tajikistan for 2023–2027 reached 113.4% in 2025. A total of 148,000 citizens used the services of labor and employment agencies during the year.
